New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 1115 — expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 214; eff. 1/1/2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

The bill expands eligibility for the New Hampshire medal of honor.

This legislation broadens the criteria for who can receive the New Hampshire medal of honor. It aims to recognize a greater number of individuals for their service.

Summary

(Second New Title) expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1115 expands the eligibility criteria for the New Hampshire Medal of Honor. It allows more individuals, specifically any person lawfully serving in the armed forces or the New Hampshire National Guard who was a legal resident of the state during their service and who lost their life in the line of duty, to be recognized. This change is significant as it honors a broader group of heroes who have sacrificed their lives for the state's rights and freedoms, ensuring that more families can receive this honor. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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1 Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services;
214:1 Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services;
2 Effective Date.
214:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 214; eff. 1/1/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1633s (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1633s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0190h: MA DV 170-157 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229

  11. Amendment # 2026-0190h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229

  12. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  13. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0190h (NT) 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 55

  14. Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  15. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 230

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 7

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1115 do?
(Second New Title) expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.
Who sponsors HB 1115?
HB 1115 is sponsored by Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), Alvin See (Republican), Lisa Mazur (Republican), Travis Corcoran (Republican), Diane Pauer (Republican), and Donald McFarlane (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1115?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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